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General Provisions

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-5— Application of chapter; conflicts of law
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-10— Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; creation and purpose; membership
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-20— Definitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-30— Required licenses; practice while license suspended or revoked; practice without license; penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-50— Administrative and fiscal responsibilities of board to be provided by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation; establishment of fees
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-60— Adoption of rules and regulations; seal
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-70— Additional powers and duties of board
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-80— Investigation of complaints and violations; advisors
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-90— Evidence authorized to be collected for investigative purposes
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-100— Restraining orders and other equitable relief
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-110— Refusal to grant licenses; suspensions, revocations, or other restrictions; grounds; mental and physical exams allowed; evidentiary use of records; opportunity to demonstrate ability to practice
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-115— Jurisdiction of the board
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-120— Board authority to take disciplinary actions and impose civil penalties
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-130— Grounds for denial or restrictions of license may be same as for disciplinary action
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-140— Denial of license based on prior criminal record
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-150— Voluntary surrender of license by licensee being investigated
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-160— Appeal
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-170— Costs of investigation and prosecution; authority to require payment by violator
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-180— Collection and enforcement provisions for costs and fines
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-190— Confidentiality of proceedings and communications
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-200— Violations of chapter; submission of false information to the board; penalty
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-210— Injunctive relief
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-220— Qualifications of applicants for licensure; burden to demonstrate eligibility; background checks
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-230— Notarized application form; fee; mastery of English language; submission of transcripts; accommodations for disabled applicants; time period for completion of process; examination requirements
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-240— Licensure without examination
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-250— Time period licenses are valid; renewals, fees, and penalties; continuing education requirements; inactive status
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-260— Certificate of licensure; provisional licenses; restrictions; limit on attempts to pass licensure examination
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-270— Persons exempt from licensure requirement
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-280— Physical therapy records; responsibility for records; contents; discharge notes
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-290— Physical therapy aides; permissible duties; restrictions
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-300— Delegation and supervision of physical therapy tasks; responsibility for care; supervisor to be approved by board
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-310— Construction of chapter; authority not granted to practice other forms, branches, or methods of healing
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-320— Construction of chapter; rights to payment of certain health plan benefits; effect on contractual agreements requiring doctor's prescription for therapy services; effect on workers' compensation
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-45-330— Severability